Mela
Mela Carnival parade in Belfast enjoyed by thousands
More than 20 different cultural groups and from neighbourhoods across the city took part
‘Diversity is here to stay’ - Belfast Mela needed more than ever after week of race-fuelled riots
Belfast Mela organiser Dr Nisha Tandon spoke to the Irish News as the multi-cultural festival returns this weekend
Northern Ireland’s largest multi-cultural event to celebrate diversity
Highlights of Belfast Mela will include a carnival parade through the city as well as the traditional festival at Botanic Gardens.
ArtBeat: Ruairi Conaghan's highly personal Lies Where It Falls, Mela musical magic and looking forward to Lockdown DLA
AMONG the clouds hanging over the humble reviewer's head as she works out what to write, boredom and incomprehensibility occasionally loom.
Belfast Mela to return to city later this month
THE north's largest cultural diversity festival, the Belfast Mela is to make a return to the city later this month.
Weekend Q&A: Dona Das Gupta, lead choreographer and dancer at the Belfast Mela
Dona Das Gupta (25) is a lead choreographer and dancer at the Belfast Mela.
Weekend Q&A: Nisha Tandon on the Mini Mela and welcoming refugees to Northern Ireland
Nisha Tandon (63) is the co-founder of Belfast's multi-cultural arts festival, the Mela, and of ArtsEkta. Her new venture, Silk Road Supper Club, helps refugees to integrate via food and culture. The 'Mini Mela' takes place today from 1pm in Belfast city centre.
Mini Mela to take place in Belfast next month
A SPECTACULAR event packed full of music, dance, cookery, visual art, theatre and wellbeing from around the world will take place in Belfast next month.
Weekend Q&A: Mela musician Wilson Magwere on growing up in Zimbabwe
How do you unwind at the weekend? Mostly I go out with my wife Alison.
Belfast Mela: Have your stories brought to life as cultural arts fest goes virtual
BELFAST’S August Bank holiday weekend is synonymous with the Belfast Mela, when thousands of visitors come together to revel in a unique carnival of global cultures.